Overview

• Elon Musk met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during her White House visit, where she referred to him as her friend in a video posted on X.
• Social media users claimed Musk appeared to be 'blushing' during the meeting, leading to widespread online speculation and memes.
• The nickname 'Eloni Meloni' trended again, with users humorously imagining the pair as a power couple and theorizing about a hypothetical child with the same name.
• Musk and his mother, Maye Musk, have previously denied any romantic relationship with Meloni, emphasizing their professional and friendly interactions.
• The recurring speculation highlights the intersection of high-profile diplomacy and viral internet culture, often overshadowing substantive discussions on AI, investment, and energy policy.